COTTON CANDY BAN
Food Safety: Karnataka govt imposes 10 lakh fine on usage of artificial colours in some food items
Karnataka has banned the use of artificial colors in food items, including kebabs, chicken, fish, and vegetarian dishes, after tests revealed harmful levels of sunset yellow and carmoisine. Violations of this ban can lead to severe penalties, including imprisonment and hefty fines. This action follows earlier bans on other harmful colors, with Health Minister Dinesh Gundurao highlighting the commitment to food safety and public health through stringent enforcement measures.
Karnataka bans artificial colours in Gobi Manchurian, Cotton Candy
The Karnataka government has banned the use of artificial colours in foods like Gobi Machurian and cotton candy due to health concerns over poor quality. The move follows similar bans imposed by Goa, Tamil Nadu, and Puducherry last month. Health minister Dinesh Gundu Rao cited the artificial colours as harmful and warned of serious consequences. Violations could result in imprisonment for up to seven years and a fine of up to Rs 10 lakh.
Unravelling cotton candy's sweet origins: Exploring the 120-year journey of the pink fluff
Around 1897, inventor William Morrison and a confectioner created a machine to make fine-spun sugar.
Cotton candy banned in Puducherry. Here's the reason why
Cotton candy containing Rhodamine-B can cause various health problems, including nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, cancer, cardiovascular disease, kidney disease, liver dysfunction, hormonal imbalance, premature birth, decreased immunity, nervous system development disorders, mental health problems, and learning disabilities/cognitive dysfunction.
China’s grip on the textile market is slipping. Can India pocket a sizeable chunk of $1-trillion global trade?
The government has set a target of $100 billion in textile exports by 2030. But in the midst of global factors that threaten economic revival, how can textile exporters up their game to garner a larger chunk of the global exports pie?
US ban on China cotton hurting India's yarn spinning industry
The Chinese yarn that can't go to the US is now finding its way into the Indian market at cheaper rates, further reducing demand for expensive domestic Indian cotton yarn that has already been down. Indian cotton has been one of the cheapest in the world till September 2021, when Indian as well as global cotton prices started rising.
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Cotton price hike will significantly decrease margins, put pressure on working capital for small-sized spinners
Ind-Ra says cotton prices started moving upwards post-pandemic, not only domestically but also globally on account of the US ban on the use of Xinjiang region cotton followed by a low crop yield in India.
Why are cotton prices skyrocketing?
Prices of cotton and yarn are at their highest in 11 years causing panic among garment makers and exporters across India.
No consensus yet among cotton, textiles players on high prices
The cotton traders say spinning mills should reduce yarn prices. For this to happen, millers say cotton prices have to drop, leading to a deadlock. Millers also say exporters are getting good orders and should be able to absorb higher prices, an argument rejected by garment manufacturers.
Cotton imports: Textiles ministry wants more relief
The government has already done away with 11% import duty on cotton till Sept 30, but another flexibility for imports is being considered, as per which inbound shipment will be permitted duty-free if the bill of lading is issued up to Sept 30 this year and not based on the bill of entry at Indian ports.
Cotton council on cards to boost fibre's productivity
The decision was taken at a meeting of textile minister Piyush Goyal with stakeholders including cotton farmers, spinners and traders on Tuesday wherein issues such as flexibility in the imports of cotton, export incentives and allocating more yarn for the domestic market were discussed, said an official who attended the meeting.
Readymade garment exporters want India to ban cotton exports
Some foreign buyers have sought up to a 30% discount if goods are delayed over 15 days in time or asked for air transport at their own cost, which would wipe out profits for sellers, industry sources told ET. The industry wants a ban on cotton exports from India to check the rising prices. India had on Friday banned wheat exports following a sharp rally in local prices.
Quality cotton prices may stay above Maharashtra floor price until January
Demand from local mills and exporters should keep the prices of dry and quality cotton higher than the minimum price set by the government, traders said.
Government not likely to review decision to allow cotton exports any time soon
The govt is not likely to review its decision to allow cotton exports any time soon as domestic prices have remained stable after the export ban was lifted last month.
Cotton exports to hit textile industry: CITI
The textiles industry today said further exports of cotton could lead to shortage of the commodity in the domestic market.
Ban on cotton exports to stay, traders can fulfil contracts
The government has refused to lift the ban on cotton exports while allowing traders to fulfil their pending contracts of about two million bales of the commodity.
Government drafts new legislation to strengthen data on cotton
Government has framed a draft legislation that aims to set up a system to collect accurate data on cotton production and stock availability.
Allow contracted cotton exports despite ban: Exporters
Cotton exporters have demanded allowing the shipment of registered contracts of cotton despite its ban, saying this would otherwise result in huge losses to them.
Cotton farmers, traders slam government on export ban
Government is on a collision course with farmers, traders and state governments after a surprise decision to ban cotton exports despite a bumper harvest.
US threatens to drag India to WTO over cotton export restrictions
US has alleged that restrictions imposed by India on export of cotton has contributed to global price volatility and its appropriateness should be discussed at WTO.
Ministerial panel could approve additional cotton exports
A ministerial group likely to meet early next week could clear cotton exports over and above the already approved 5.5 m bales for 2010-11.
Carry forward stock may rise if cotton exports not allowed
India can see higher carry forward stock for cotton this season if demand remains subdued and the Centre does not release further export quota, saytrade sources.
ASSOCHAM calls for lifting ban on raw cotton exports to protect interests of farmers
With opening stock of the year at 45 lakh bales, the production was estimated by the Cotton Advisory Board at 320 lakh bales.
Ginner strike likely to spread to other states
After the Saurashtra Ginners’ Association has gone on an indefinite strike to protest the ban on cotton export, ginners in Maharashtra, Karnataka and Andhra are also likely to down shutters.
Govt suspends cotton yarn registration
The Centre has suspended registration of cotton yarn after capping exports at 7.2 lakh tonne on Tuesday, triggering mixed reactions from the textile industry.
Cotton steals the show with 74% returns in 2010
Cotton may be called commodity of the year as it has given the highest return so far in this calendar.
India may allow cotton export next season
India plans to resume free trade of cotton from the new marketing season that begins October 1 to let farmers reaping a bumper crop gain from record international prices.
Cotton prices to rise on domestic demand
Traders expect cotton prices to rise despite a larger harvest .
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